These trips will visit the beautiful Similan, Surin Islands based on the following Itineraries:

Trips to Hin Daeng, Hin Muang and Ko Lipe Island (part of the Butang Island group) and Langkawi in Malaysia.

Information about Diving from Phuket to Langkawi in Malaysia
Langkawi
Forested hills, white sandy beaches and crystal clear water awaits visitors to the tropical island of Langkawi, the largest of about 100 islands in the Langkawi archipelago. The Langkawi Archipelago, with it's ancient stone formations and associated myths is also known as the "island of legends", rises from the idyllic Andaman Sea.
Langkawi located north of the Strait of Malacca in the southern Andaman Sea, near the border of Malaysia and Thailand.
Incidentally, Langkawi is duty-free trade zone - a paradise for tax free purchases.
For those who like sightseeing trips or just to stretch their sea legs, the visit to a crocodile farm, snake farm, art museum and a national museum or climbing a waterfall and much more is waiting to be explored. The absolute must see in Langkawi is the newly opened cable car.

Tarutao Nationalpark Tarutao National Park (around 30 dive sites in this area)
Ko Ko Adang and Ko Rawee lies north of Ko Lipe. These islands feature mountains with an altitude of up to 700 metres and are covered by dense forest.
There is no Infrastructor whatsoever. The offshore reefs are ideal for diving and snorkeling.

Ko Lipe

The small idyllic island of Ko Lipe, part of the Tarutao National Park, is still inhabitat by Sea Gypsies and due to the fact that there is no easy access by road has largely remained in it's natural state far away from mass tourism Phuket's. In the last couple of years a few resort facilities opened and it can now be compared to the famous Phi Phi Islands but 10 years ago. With its white sandy beaches and numerous dive sites and it's unspoiled environment this island certainly is one of the most beautiful destinations Thailand's and a must for those who prefer to spend quality time away from the crowds.
Hin Daeng (red rock)
Hin Daeng is a large rock formation and the second home of mantas and whale sharks in Thailand. A small proportion rises about 3 meters from the water. The north eastern side is relatively flat, while the south side plunges to a depth of up 60 metres. Red soft corals, which grow luxuriantly here give the place its name. Large shools of mackerel can often be seen here. The shallower parts offer encounters with schools of Fusilieres and huge barracudas. Hin Daeng offers among other things the deepest drop off of any dive site in Thailand, a wall dive up to 60 m deep.
Hin Muang (purple rock)
This completely submerged reef is home to an incredible biodiversity, countless purple soft corals cover these rock formations. The dimensions of this rock formation is about 200 m long and 20 m wide. The walls are occupied by large red, yellow and orange fan corals. Clouds of glass fish inhabit the rocks and crevices. Anemones cover the flat part of the reef like a carpet. Grey reef sharks patroling the waters can be seen in greater depths.
Koh Rok
Koh Rok is located 25 kilometres south of Koh Ha. Koh Rok actually consists of two islands, divided by a narrow 15-metre deep channel, these separate islands have some of the most beautiful beaches, hard to find anywhere else in Thailand. The underwater world has also lot's to offer, Blacktip reef sharks can regularly be observed and there is almost always turtles to be seen.
Koh Ha
Koh Ha is a small group of five islands 25 km west of Koh Lanta. The islands are separated by channels up to 50 metres deep. The water is usually quite clear, what almost always a visibility in excess of 20 m allowed.
The diving highlight of this island group are the caves in the largest of the 5 islands, Koh Yai Haa. The emerald green light shining through the cave passages in the morning hours let's everything appear in a magical light. The cave is easy to dive, even without a diving torch, because the entrances to the first caves are very large.
Koh Phi Phi Islands
Consisting of the islands of Phi Phi Don and Phi Phi Leh - this picture book islands are surrounded by the emerald waters of Phang Nga Bay. Koh Phi Phi offers it's diving visitors more than 15 different dive sites. Among them several caves, passageways and walls. Here is your best chance to see turtles, sea snakes and Leopard sharks.

Shark Cave one of the best dive sites
where we make 3 day and 1 night dive

These itineraries generally are 8 days and 9 nights (8 ++ days in case of customized full boat charters) are published as guidelines only and are not strictly adhered to as conditions change weekly. Please see our map here to get an idea of what cities we're talking about.

For those boarding the boat in Ranong, you must be there by 4:00 PM to clear immigration, and you will be back in Thailand late afternoon of the arrival date. For details, keep reading.

As of November 1, 2007, Air Asia is offering flights from Bangkok to Ranong. This will replace Phuket Air's service which was cancelled after the tsunami. The flights are three times per week and this should solve a lot of the headache which surrounded Burma-only trips. We will pick you up and return you to Ranong Airport free of charge.

For these trips, the immigration/ diving fee for the eight-days are $230 US and $270 US for 10-days or longer, although this is subject to change. Please have this ready for immigration officials in US cash only please.

No Burmese visa is required. Note: We can take no responsibility for scheduling or itinerary changes due to changing weather, political situations, natural disasters or other events beyond our control. We strongly recommend that you purchase travel insurance for any kind of trip you do anywhere in the world. We also recommend that you have DAN or other diving accident insurance up to date and current in case of an unanticipated evacuation or other treatment that may not be covered by your regular insurance.

High Rock, Stuart Island, Rocky Island 1, Burma Banks*, Three Stooges (5 sites, shark cave, submarine, square rock, stooges pinnacle, coral garden), MacLeod Island, Fin strap, (New) Dendro's Peak, McCarthy Island, Faraway Banks, North Twin Pinnacles (3 sites), Great Swinton Island, *Western Rocky Island (3 sites), Black Rock.

Burma diving selection of dive sites North Mergui cruises:

Three Stooges, Black Rock, Lampi Island "Salet Galet", Seagypsy village( sightseeing),Tower Rock (8 sites ), Orange Rock (New), North East Little Torres island, Little Torres islands, Hayes island, Nearchus Rock, Chevalier Rock, (in case of 10 day full boat charters, West Canister area as well, please enquire)

plus any other places that look good!!

Price includes, accommodation on board the boat, transport by AC Mini bus from hotels (in Kata, Karon, Patong & Kamala or Ranong Airport to Jansom Tara Hotel in Ranong) to the boat and return, food, drinking water, coffee and tea, tanks, weights, safety sausages, unlimited diving (within safety limits) and liability Insurance.

Price does not include: soft drinks, alcoholic beverages, equipment rental and Burma entry fee.

PASSPORT, Entry fee US$ 230,- to 270,-US$, CERTIFICATION CARD, SPECIAL MEDICATION YOU NEED, Beach towels, suntan lotion, all your toiletries, hat or something similar, sunglasses, books, your favorite games and light clothes, shorts, t-shirts, one set of warmer clothes for the evenings and batteries if they are unusual size, all packed in a soft bag.

Any excess luggage can be stored at our office or at your hotel during the trip.

Please provide us with the following information, since it allows us to provide you with the best service, booking/reservation form

Any required rental equipment or special dietary needs.

A 3 to 5 mm wet suit is normally just fine in water of 26-28 degrees, if you bring your own or hired gear make sure you carry a save- a - dive kit or spare parts for your particular dive gear,we do carry spares but be sure.

We do have a full range of diving equipment for rent if you should prefer to travel light.